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Amaya Purchase of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker Complete
PokerStars on the verge of re-entering the coveted US online poker market.
- Amaya Gaming Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker it announced on Friday.
- “We are extremely pleased to have completed this Acquisition,” said David Baazov, Chairman and CEO of Amaya in a press release announcing the closing.
- With the wheels turning so quickly, it is probable that PokerStars will deal its first hand of regulated US poker by the fall if not before.
Phil Ivey and Daniel Cates Post $2 Million More in Bail
Businessman and high stakes poker player “Richard” Yong is among the latest suspects released on bail.
- Phil Ivey has posted $500k bail for Wai Kin Yong and put up another $500k towards the $1.5 million bail to release his father Seng Chen “Richard” Yong.
- Daniel “Jungleman12” Cates paid the remaining $1 million of Richard Yong’s bail.
- Hui Tang was also released, and will be staying at Tom “ durrrr” Dwan’s home in Las Vegas as one of his bail conditions.
- Ivey has now put up $2 million in bail this week.
Senators Ask US Attorney General to Support Online Gambling Ban
Senators Dianne Feinstein, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte want Eric Holder to support proposed legislation banning gambling over the internet.
- Senators Dianne Feinstein, Lindsey Graham and Kelly Ayotte have written a letter appealing to the US Attorney General to support their efforts to ban internet gambling.
- The three politicians say that they “fully expect the Senate will act on our legislation this year.”
Former Tasmania Premier Ousted From Crown Casino for “Licking Finger” During Poker Game
Former Tasmania Premier Paul Lennon, who was the governmental head of the island state from 2004 to 2008, was thrown out of Melbourne’s Crown Casino last Thursday according to reports.
- Former Tasmania Premier Paul Lennon, who was the governmental head of the island state from 2004 to 2008, was thrown out of Melbourne’s Crown Casino last Thursday.
- The reasoning behind Lennon’s ejection is disputed, with the former Premier saying he broke the rules by licking his fingers before handling his hole cards in a low-stakes Texas Hold’em game.
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Suspect In Custody In Houston Area Home Game Murder
25-year old named prime suspect in robbery gone wrong. Police have nabbed what they are calling the prime suspect in the murder of Houston area businessman Donald “King of Shirts” Leonetti.
Crown Casino Poker Is Finger-Licking Good
Former Tasmanian premier goes to mouth, gets the boot. This is a story that only Tiffany Michelle could love.
Tom Dwan – BrokeLiving And Bail Hearings
Durrrr not back in Macau just yet. We didn’t Photoshop this – Tom Dwan is smiling.
Sam Trickett – Please Pass The Ranch
Clumsy moment landed the UK’s Trickett in a US emergency room. Once an invincible tough kid, Everest Poker brand ambassador Sam Trickett now finds himself to be a bit of an injury prone poker player, getting nicked up at every turn.
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Podcast: Ante Up Poker Cruise XVI Ante Up! Pokercast
We come to you from our 16th Ante Up Poker Cruise! Lots of fun stories, including Ante Up making an appearance on Hoarding!
Podcast: Rabbit Hunt: 200 Rabbit Hunt
This week saw Amaya rapidly receiving the necessary approval from regulatory bodies and shareholders, followed by the announcement of completing its acquisition of PokerStars. Chris and Mark look into how the last week went for Amaya, then talk about whether stories that came out this week regarding Sheldon Adelson carry any weight.
Training Video: jk1f2’s Hyper Turbo Fundamentals V HUSNG
Hyper turbo HUSNG beginngers will be pleased to find that today we have one more vid from jk1f2. In this video, jk1f2 plays two games, one readless and one against an opponent that he has faced before and observed certain tendencies on. Those familiar with jk1f2’s other videos will recognize his beginner-friendly, straight-forward approach to explaining the fundamental concepts that are integral to a successful understanding of heads-up poker.
Training Video: Rivermen123 Early/Midstages Live Sweat Tournament Poker Edge
Rivermen123 is back with a live sweat featuring deep runs. This is the early/midstage portion. This is a 5 part series.
Training Video: Ghost: DJ Sensei (#48) Midstakes PLO With 2fouroffsuit Part 2 Deuces Cracked
The coaches continue looking through their session from last week and dig deeper into these midstakes PLO games!
